2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 26, 27 and 28 September 2008 Using spoiler-tag to reduce size of first post.
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Wikipedia wrote:
The Singapore Grand Prix is a Formula One race set to stage its inaugural event on 28 September 2008. To be staged in the Marina Bay area of Singapore, the circuit has been given in-principle approval by the FIA, Fomula One's governing body. The first Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore will also be Formula One's first night race.
Prior to the race becoming part of the Formula One calendar, the Singapore Grand Prix was held as a Formula Libre event in the 1960s and 1970s at the Thomson Road circuit.
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Circuit History [spoiler]
F1.com wrote:
Singapore has the honour of hosting the first night-time event in Formula One history. The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix will be staged on a new street circuit, with the city's famous skyline providing a truly spectacular backdrop.
The race was announced in May 2007 following the agreement of a five-year deal between Formula One Management (FOM) CEO Bernie Ecclestone, Singapore entrepreneur Mr Ong Beng Seng, and the Singapore Tourism Board.
“I am very pleased to welcome Singapore to the Formula One family and we look forward to this exotic addition to the championship,†said Ecclestone at the time. “This will be the first fully lit street race in Formula One.
“As a night race we anticipate it will quickly establish itself as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on our calendar. I know the Formula One drivers, teams and fans are all looking forward to coming to Singapore.â€
The timing of the night event means it can be broadcast at a convenient time for European television audiences as well as thrilling local fans. It is also expected to have a hugely positive economic impact on the region.
"We are delighted to have reached a deal to bring this landmark event to Singapore, and look forward to working with F1, the Singapore Tourism Board and the business community to deliver a great race and vibrant support events together with the very best of Singapore's famed hospitality and cuisine.†Ong added.
The Singapore Grand Prix will take place on public roads around the Marina Bay area. The design proposal includes powerful lighting systems that will replicate daylight conditions and the most stringent safety protocols will be applied to ensure driver and spectator safety.
Grandstand seating and hospitality areas lining the track will be able to accommodate more than 80,000 spectators, while a permanent pit area with deluxe paddock facilities will be located adjacent to the existing Singapore Flyer complex.
“It will be more than just a motor race,†commented Singapore's Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr S Iswaran. “We envision it to be a national festival, and one that presents many opportunities for participation for everyone, both visitors and Singaporeans alike.
“Singaporeans are excited about the race coming to Singapore and I share their enthusiasm. Singapore looks forward to welcoming the Formula One drivers, teams and fans to Singapore.â€
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Grand Prix Information Information on Grand Prix races on current track only. [spoiler]
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Laps 61 Circuit length 5.067 km (3.148 miles) Race length 309.087 km (192.057 miles) Turns 23 Direction Anticlockwise
Most wins by single driver n/a Most wins by single constructor n/a
Lap Record Race n/a Lap Record Driver n/a Lap Record Team n/a
Tires Prime Soft Tires Optional Super-Soft
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Track preview [spoiler]Circuit Preview Singapore
A lap of Singapore with Mark Webber [/spoiler]
Timetable [spoiler]
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Local time: GMT + 8 Hour Central European Times (Spain, Andorra etc.) GMT + 2 (CET) Western European Times (UK, Portugal etc.): GMT + 1 Eastern European Times (Finland etc.): GMT + 3 Hour
Session CET EDT Stream / Channel Friday 26th September Formula BMW Pacific Practice 09:00-09:25 03:00-03:25 ??? Aston Martin Asia Cup Practice 09:55-10:20 03:50-04:30 ??? Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Practice 10:40-11:25 04:40-05:25 ??? Formula BMW Pacific Qualifying 11:50-12:15 05:50-06:15 ??? Formula One First Practice 13:00-14:30 07:00-08:30 Several Available (See Streams) Formula One Second Practice 15:30-17:00 09:30-11:00 Several Available (See Streams)
Saturday 27st September Aston Martin Asia Cup Qualifying 09:30-10:20 03:30-04:20 ??? Formula BMW Pacific Race 1 (10 Laps) 10:50-11:15 04:50-05:15 ??? Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Qualifying 11:45-12:15 05:45-06:15 ??? Formula One Third Practice 13:00-14:00 07:00-08:00 Several Available (See Streams) Formula One Qualifying 16:00-17:00 10:00-11:00 Several Available (See Streams)
Sunday 28nd September Aston Martin Asia Cup Race (10 Laps) 09:30-10:00 03:30-04:00 ??? Formula BMW Pacific Race 2 (10 Laps) 10:30-11:00 04:30-05:00 ??? Porsche Carrera Cup Asia RC(12 Laps) 11:30-12:05 05:30-06:05 ??? F1 Race (61 Laps) 14:00 08:00 Several Available (See Streams)
Note: All information is correct as of 08/09/08 and is subject to change.
CHANNEL STREAM STREAM ID TYPE FP1 FP2 FP3 Qualifying Race ITV ITV Web N/A Flash - Web based X X X X SpeedTV Wheels N/A TVU Player X X Star Sports Star Sports 10005 TVU Player X X Star Sports N/A PPMate X X CCTV5 CCTV5 10007 TVUPlayer X CCTV5 6002 SopCast X RTL RTL Web N/A MMS - Web based X X Eurosport France Eurosport (?) N/A TVAnts X X X
For future use of the ITV stream you can save the .swf file to your hard drive and play it from there. You may lose the player controls though. It is possible that you may need a UK proxy for the ITV stream at some point.
There should be a SopCast stream for FP3, but it is very unstable due to it's high load and will suffer from a lot of buffering. Avoid it if you can.
Time to F1 Singapore Grand Prix... FP1: You need JavaScript to be activated to be able to use the timer function FP2: You need JavaScript to be activated to be able to use the timer function FP3: You need JavaScript to be activated to be able to use the timer function Qualy: You need JavaScript to be activated to be able to use the timer function Race: You need JavaScript to be activated to be able to use the timer function
Last edited by farruquito on Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:33 pm, edited 10 times in total.
Well, atleast it can't be that boring as Valencia was. I have a feeling that no GP will ever be that boring. Ever. Anyway, I'd prefer to wake up earlier to see F1 in Asia instead of watching it middle of the day.
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farruquito. You can also add my thread to the video thread section in your opening post because Mattzel is not the only person who posts F1 videos regularly...
@ farruquito. You can also add my thread to the video thread section in your opening post because Mattzel is not the only person who posts F1 videos regularly...
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